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Namibia’s inflation cools down to 4.8% in April 2024

Namibia’s annual inflation rate dropped to 4.8% in April 2024, compared to 6.1% in the same month last year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This marks a positive...
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President Mbumba attends World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam

President Nangolo Mbumba arrived in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to participate in the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit and Exhibition. The three-day event, running from May 13th to 15th, is a key platform...
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Namibia to host African Insurance Regulators’ regional seminar

Namibia is set to welcome insurance regulators from across Africa for the 2024 International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) Sub-Saharan Regional Seminar, to be held in Windhoek on 27 to...
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African Development Bank Group president calls for media transformation to uplift Africa’s global narrative

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for...
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Recent hijackings on South African routes prompt caution from Walvis Bay Corridor Group

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has issued a cautionary advisory to the Namibian transport and logistics sector regarding a spate of hijackings occurring in South Africa. The latest incidents,...
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Namibia secures World Bank funding for landmark energy project

In a significant milestone for Namibia, the World Bank has greenlit the nation’s inaugural energy project financed by the institution. Aimed at fortifying the reliability of Namibia’s transmission network while...
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The Capricorn Foundation is advancing access to quality education with LearnOnOne

The Capricorn Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to the LearnOneOne Initiative by committing funding in the amount of N$200,000 for 2024. The partnership with LearnOnOne will supplement the Foundation’s support...
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BAN and NaSIA urge companies to submit Beneficial Ownership Information

Banking industry bodies, Bankers Association of Namibia and the Namibia Savings and Investments Association, are calling on all companies to comply with Beneficial Ownership (BO) information requirements.  The BO information...
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NWR REOPENS BO PLAAS FACILITY

Namibia Wildlife Resorts have just announced the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns...
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Global African Hydrogen Summit 2024 sets stage for collaboration and investment

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions, Africa emerges as a beacon of innovation, with Namibia spearheading the continent’s transition towards green hydrogen production. The upcoming Global African...
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KHOMAS REGIONAL COUNCIL AND CHINA SIGN WORK PLAN AGREEMENT

The Khomas Regional Council and a delegation from China’s Jiangsu province signed a work plan focusing on important areas like science, education, culture, sports, health, trade, agriculture, environment, tourism, and...
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Namibia urges restraint in Middle East amid escalating tensions

Namibia has expressed concern over the ongoing developments in the Middle East, cautioning that the situation could escalate into a broader conflict affecting the entire region and beyond. The Namibian...
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